Tom Seaton
| Tom Seaton | |
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| Pitcher | |
| Born:August 30, 1887 Blair, Nebraska,U.S. | |
| Died:April 10, 1940(aged 52) El Paso, Texas,U.S. | |
Batted:Both Threw:Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 13, 1912, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 23, 1917, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 93–65 |
| Earned run average | 3.14 |
| Strikeouts | 644 |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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Thomas Gordon Seaton(August 30, 1887 – April 10, 1940) was apitcherinMajor League Baseballfrom 1912-1917. He was signed in 1909 as a pitcher by thePortland, Oregonbaseball team in thePacific Coast League.In1910he was part of a pitching staff that includedGene Krapp,Jack Graney,Bill SteenandVean Gregg.ThePhiladelphia Philliesdrafted Seaton in1912.
After struggling through a mediocre season in 1912, Seaton became a dominating pitcher in 1913 appearing in 52 games and compiling a 27–12 record in 322.1 innings. After a dispute involving his wife and the Phillies, Seaton signed with theBrooklyn Tip-Topsof theFederal League.Seaton went 25–14 that year. Seaton struggled in 1915.
After the Federal League folded after the 1915 season, Seaton pitched for theChicago Cubs.He eventually was released and returned to the Pacific Coast League.
As a hitter, Seaton posted a.186batting average(84-for-451) with 44runs,4home runs,32RBIand 24bases on ballsin 231 games.
After theBlack Sox Scandalof1919,Seaton and Luther "Casey" Smith were released in May 1920 due to rumors "...regarding the practices of the players (Seaton and Smith) and their associates."
He died on April 10, 1940.
See also
[edit]- List of Major League Baseball annual strikeout leaders
- List of Major League Baseball annual wins leaders
External links
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- Career statistics and player information fromBaseball Reference,orBaseball Reference (Minors)
- Tom Seatonat theSABR Baseball Biography Project
- Tom SeatonatFind a Grave
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